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According to SDNA Greece’s George Zakkas, Juancho Hernangomez has agreed to a two-year deal with Panathinaikos.
After seven seasons in the NBA, Juancho is headed back to Europe. According to Zakkas’ report, the versatile forward has signed a two-year deal worth 4.5 million Euros. Hernangomez was waived by the Raptors in late February and did not catch on with another team. His departure will not impact fantasy basketball.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Raptors have waived Juancho Hernangomez.
Hernangomez appeared in 42 games for the Raptors this season, averaging 2.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.4 blocks, and 0.4 3-pointers in 14.6 minutes. His exit frees up a roster spot for the Raptors, who will reportedly sign Will Barton. Hernangomez's exit will not impact fantasy basketball.
Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes, O.G. Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, and Juancho Hernangomez will start Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Despite Gary Trent Jr. being cleared to return, Raptors coach Nick Nurse is sticking with the same five who started Wednesday's game against the Knicks. Hernangomez remains with the starters, preserving some of his fantasy value. But he will take a hit with Trent back in action, especially when the Raptors don't have to match up with a frontcourt the size of Cleveland's.
The Raptors will start Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes, Juancho Hernangomez, Pascal Siakam and Christian Koloko against the Nets on Friday.
With Gary Trent Jr. out, Nick Nurse will roll with Hernangomez and Koloko, which will send Thaddeus Young to a bench role. Koloko tends to not play a large role even when he starts, and it'll be interesting to see how Nurse allocates minutes. Hernangomez played 24 off the bench on Wednesday, so he could play a big role in this game. However, he doesn't provide a ton of fantasy upside.
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